Charming contemporary residence

The Villa Ophélia will be built on Rue du Jura at the heart of the leafy commune of Cessy in Le Pays de Gex. In immediate proximity to the crèche, school group and shops, the residence offers light and airy architecture. Benef­iting from security and landscaped grounds, it consists of two blocks with 31 and 14 apartments respectively, with part of the ground floors comprised of 5 additional apartments with their own private access. 1-bedroom apartments are priced from 148,000 €, 2-bedroom apartments from 229,000 €. Parking places available from 12,000 €. Franco Suisse Deux Lacs (04 50 75 60 00) www.francosuisse-2lacs.fr

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The Villa Ophélia will be built on Rue du Jura at the heart of the leafy commune of Cessy in Le Pays de Gex. In immediate proximity to the crèche, school group and shops, the residence offers light and airy architecture. Benef­iting from security and landscaped grounds, it consists of two blocks with 31 and 14 apartments respectively, with part of the ground floors comprised of 5 additional apartments with their own private access. 1-bedroom apartments are priced from 148,000 €, 2-bedroom apartments from 229,000 €. Parking places available from 12,000 €. Franco Suisse Deux Lacs (04 50 75 60 00) www.francosuisse-2lacs.fr

At the entrance to Geneva, Ferney-Voltaire prides itself on its renowned historic and architectural legacy. 150 km from the Versoix customs, the Villa Adriana is in a pleasant leafy residential area, a prolongation of the heart of the town. With its harmonious contemporary design, this bright and tasteful residence underscores its privacy by means of a fence above a low wall. The 5-storey building is comprised of apartments with lounges extended by outdoor areas : balconies, loggias or terraces. 2-bedroom­ed apartments of 59 m2 are priced from 301,000 €, with delivery scheduled for the 4th quarter, 2018. Franco Suisse Deux Lacs (04 50 75 60 00).

Benefiting from a prime location facing a park on Rue Nelson Mandela, the Villa Amélia stands at the heart of the new “Hauts de Pouilly” neighbourhood. Comprised of three elegant blocks offering contemporary architecture and set east-west, the development is close to the town centre and the future station for the tramway which will take you to Geneva in 30 minutes. Delivery scheduled for the first half of 2018. www.francosuisse-2lacs.fr (04 50 75 60 00).

In the midst of a wooded park, Le Clos des Charmes is located in Divonne-les-Bains. Nestling in a sought-after residential area, the development is close to main roads giving fast access to the border with Switzerland. Offering six main rooms, the four timberframe villas propose contemporary architecture and living space of 160 m2 which can be personalized and designed for pleasant family life. From 770,000 €. Aquarelle Immobilier (06 13 44 03 92).

Just 1,500 metres from the Swiss border, on the commune of Ferney-Voltaire, the “Villa Victoria” consists of four blocks of apartments nestling in a quiet, leafy setting. Offering elegant architecture, the “Villa Victoria” is laid out around a vast public park which prolongs the residence’s own private gardens. The apartments give onto terraces at garden level, balconies or terraces on the upper floors. Scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2015, this new development is close to the future tramway linking it directly to Geneva. Espace de vente Franco Suisse. Chemin de la Planche Brûlée, Ferney-Voltaire (04 50 75 60 00).

On the outskirts of Ferney-Voltaire in Le Pays de Gex, the Villa Paola is a contemporary residence at the heart of one of the town’s most highly residential neighbourhoods. Benefiting from a landscaped park, this development with modern architecture proposes apartments with vast lounges giving onto sunny terraces. Their appointments are in refined taste : parquet floors, fitted kitchens, wall-mounted toilets, hot-water radiators/towel-driers… Bearing the low-energy BBC label, the Villa Paola offers apartments with 1 bedroom from 212,000 €, 2 bedrooms from 245,000 €, and large 3-bedroom apartments of at least 92 m2 from 505,000 €. Delivery scheduled for the third quarter, 2015. Franco Suisse, avenue de Vessy, Ornex. (04 50 75 60 00) www.franco-suisse.fr

Offering sublime panoramic views of the Jura and Mont-Blanc, the “SéquenCiel” residence offers a prime location in immediate proximity to the centre of Gex. “This development fits perfectly into the lay of the land, with the creation of three residences allowing for transparency and sunny façades,” says architect Marc Rolinet. With its vast cascading terraces and inner landscaped park, this high-quality development proposes first-class appointments and a swimming pool. With the low-energy BBC label and reinforced insulation, a few large apartments with 4 or 5 rooms are still on offer, from 333,000 €. Delivery first quarter, 2015. Sale office Cogedim, 324 rue de Gex La Ville, Gex (08 11 330 330).

At the exit from Ferney-Voltaire on the Rue de Genève in Ornex, “Antelios” is a residence offering modern architecture, being built on three floors. Classified as “Minergie P”, this very select development adopting avant-garde construction techniques consists of 14 apartments with 2 main rooms (42 m2) to 5 main rooms (133 m2). Priced from 235,000 to 680,000 €, most of them benefit from large terraces and double garages. Shops, primary and intermediate schools, administrative services and urban transport are all close by. Delivery slated for 2015. Ific international Immobilier, Bâtiment le Keynes, 13 chemin du Levant, 01210 Ferney-Voltaire (04 50 40 45 42).

On the hills of Gex, “Eden Roc” benefits from an outstanding setting with Lake Geneva, the Mont-Blanc and Massif du Chablais on the horizon. The 35 high-end apartments - all facing full south and not overlooked - offer spacious terraces and an appealing array of appointments. A few apartments are still available. For example : 2-bedroom apartments with 2 garages, from 352,000 €, and 3-bedroom apartments from 420,000 €, also with 2 garages each. Bearing the low-energy BBC label, the development is slated for delivery in the 1st quarter of 2014. Serge Bastien, rue des Bains (face Casino), Divonne-les-Bains (04 50 20 72 61).

In the centre of this commune in Le Pays de Gex, “Ilot de Vigny” proposes apartments with two to four main rooms, prolonged by lovely sunny balconies or terraces. This residence bearing the low-energy BBC label is scheduled for completion in the fourth quarter of 2014. Prices range from 284,500 to 490,000 €. Agence Bastien, rue des Bains, Divonne-les-Bains (04 50 20 72 61).

In a privileged neighbourhood a short walk from the centre of Saint-Genis-Pouilly, “Le Cosmopolitain”, currently undergoing construction, offers 40 apartments with one to four main rooms, balcony-terraces or private gardens. An ideal choice between simple pleasures, urban convenience and international culture, this low-energy BBC development harmonizes perfectly with the surrounding scenery. Delivery scheduled for the fourth quarter, 2014. Bouwfonds Marignan, bureau de vente, rue de la Faucille, Les Hauts de Pouilly (04 50 68 58 64). www.marignan-immobilier.com

In an "eco-neighbourhood" on the commune of Saint-Genis-Pouilly, "Le Metropolis" consists of 39 apartments with two to four main rooms. Scheduled for delivery in the third quarter of 2015, this select low-energy BBC residence benefits from lots of sunshine and generous terraces, just a few metres from the crèche and new primary school. Bouwfonds Marignan, sales office, rue de la Faucille, Les Hauts-de-Pouilly (04 50 68 58 64). www.marignan-immobilier.com

At the 43rd national congress of the “Fédération des Promoteurs Immobiliers France” and 10th edition of the “Pyramides d’Or”, Villes et Villages Créations won the “Trophée de l’Esthétique Immobilière” for the H2OME development in Divonne-les-Bains. Its contemporary architecture blends perfectly into the natural setting while the expertly designed traffic layout does not intrude upon the scenery. Generous surface areas and quality appointments contribute to residents’ well-being. Committed to sustainable development, the builder is currently completing three developments in Le Pays de Gex, and launching sales in “Le Côteau”, in Baberaz, Savoy. www.immo-crea.com

“Noveo” is comprised of apartments with two to five main rooms, opening out to wide balconies, terraces or gardens. Only 17 km from Geneva, this residence accessible on the TPG line is close to schools and shops. It benefits from a pleasant environment and sunny orient­ation. Application is underway for the BBC-Effinergie label. Apartments with 1 bedroom start from 206,000 €, parking place included, 2 bedrooms from 261,000 €, 3 bedrooms from 344,000 €, 4 bedrooms from 526,000 €. Bouygues Immobilier (04 38 02 38 22). www.bouygues-immobilier.com

In Polliat in L’Ain, at the heart of a luxuriant environment, quiet and wooded, these serviced building plots with free choice of builder range from 333 to 725 m2. Prices start at 59,000 €. Arcade Promotion (04 74 60 07 84). www.arcade-promotion.com

In the centre of Saint-Genis-Pouilly, “Le Parc Jean Monnet” puts the emphasis on spacious and modular apartments. The quality of the environment, the elegance of the architecture and energy efficiency are all appreciable assets. Ranging from 110 to 200 m2 and more, these apartments with loggias or terraces can be delivered quickly if they are part of the first phase or in the first quarter of 2011 if they are part of the second. Le Park Jean Monnet (04 50 27 43 10).